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Public Programs

Science and math competitions for individuals and school teams, discussion groups and educational conferences for teachers and parents, public lectures that feature some of the most distinguished scientists in the world. Physics Phun Night is aimed at creating excitement among young people through experiments and demonstrations. How about a television program that brings a math lesson into your own living room? Most of these events occur on a regular schedule. Check websites for current program or speaker information.

Life SciencesAZ START - A partnership between state's three universities, the program links K-12 teachers with science research. Biology Courses and Workshops for Teachers - Offers graduate-level online courses and enrichment opportunities for middle and high-school science teachers. BIOTECH Project - Hosted by Bio5, the project allows for classroom demonstrations of biotechnology and molecular biology. Biotechnology Laboratory for Arizona Teachers (BLAST) - Hosted by Tucson High School, this biotech lab gives Arizona students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Galapagos Marine Ecology - An undergraduate course built around giving students the opportunity to travel to the Galapagos Islands and study its unique ecology. General Biology Program for Secondary Science Teachers - Offers graduate-level online courses and enrichment opportunities for middle and high-school science teachers. Herbarium - A accessible collection of over 400,000 plant specimens from Arizona and Mexico. Insect Discovery - A program for elementary school students to enjoy hands-on activities with specimens and live insects. Marine Discovery - Hosted at Flaundrau Science Center, this program allows students to interact with ocean species: including a living tide pool, shark dissection, and other activities. Tucson Bird Count - In conjunction with Ariz. Game and Fish and the Audubon Society, this program is a citizen-science project studying the bird species in Tucson. Tucson Hummingbird Project - Similar to the above, this project focuses on hummingbirds.

General ScienceCollege of Science Public Lecture Series - A program devoted to public lectures on different science topics. Earth Camp - Hosted by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, the program offers opportunities for middle-school students and adults to study water resources and sustainability issues. Tucson GEAR Up - Programs designed to prepare students for entry to college.